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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Build masonry superstructures using solid and hollow units 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14884  Build masonry superstructures using solid and hollow units 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Building Construction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners` who are assessed as competent against this unit standard will be able to use brick size and block size units to build walls, as well as the building of bricks into pre-erected light steel framed walls, in accordance with the design and construction methods specified in working drawings for houses of a basic design ensuring that the applicable National Building standards, health and safety regulations and prescribed time frames are adhered to.

The competencies contained in this unit standard complement the other building competencies that make up this qualification and will contribute to the development of professional Community House Builders who are able to use science and technology in a responsible and cost effective manner. These competencies should result in improved quality and service delivery in community house building.

The contribution to The National Skills Development Strategy is the key developmental interface between Learners` and new competencies to be achieved.

The successful completion of this unit standard will provide Learners` with access to the National Certificate in Construction Masonry - NQF Level 3. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
NQF Level 1 (ABET Level 4) Literacy and Numeracy competencies
"Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications"
"Erect, use and dismantle access equipment" 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The competencies specified in this unit standard are applicable to the construction of houses that are rectangular in shape and it is within this context that the learner is required to demonstrate competent performance.

Doorframes and window frames are limited to timber and steel.

Scaffolding includes ladders and trestles.

Wall surface finishes include plasterwork, jointing and pointing.

Ancillary walls include gable and coping walls. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Prepare the work area and select, use and maintain tools, equipment and materials. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Appropriate tools, equipment and materials are selected. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Tools and equipment are functional. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Safety procedures are adhered to. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Erect, use and dismantle scaffolding. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Scaffolding is erected and dismantled in accordance with specified methods. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Safety procedures are adhered to. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Set up vertical profiles and set out walls. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Vertical profiles are set up to plumb, line and level and are well supported. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Profiles are marked off in accordance with predetermined course heights. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. All work is completed within the allocated time frame. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Safety procedures are adhered to. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Install damp proof course, set up doorframes and mark position of window frames. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Doors and window frames are positioned in accordance with drawing specifications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. All work is completed within the allocated time frame. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Safety procedures are adhered to. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Build walls, build in doorframes, install and build in window frames. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Build walls, build in doorframes, install and build in window frames and install above lintel reinforcement. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Doors and window frames are plumb and level when installed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Ties from frames of windows/doors are securely embedded in mortar. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. DPC is installed and sills are built in. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. All work is completed within the allocated time frame. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Safety procedures are adhered to. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Future services (i.e. sewerage) are provided for. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Walls are laid to plumb, line and level. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Horizontal reinforcement is installed to accommodate specified movement and strength requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. Beam filling has been installed to prevent bird and rodent entry. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. Masonry bonding used is suitable for the type of masonry unit, surface appearance and required strength. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
11. Walls are built to permissible heights and meet the required SABS 0400 standard. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
Apply wall surface finishes. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Wall surfaces are finished off in accordance with specified requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. All work is completed within the allocated time frame. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Safety procedures are adhered to. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
Mark off, position and build in roof anchors (tie downs). 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Anchorage materials used and positioned in accordance with specified roof covering and structure. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. All work is completed within the allocated time frame. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Safety procedures are adhered to. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8 
Build ancillary walls to complete structure. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. All work is completed within the allocated time frame. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Safety procedures are adhered to. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Future services (i.e. sewerage) are provided for. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Walls are laid to plumb, line and level. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Horizontal reinforcement is installed to accommodate specified movement and strength requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Beam filling has been installed to prevent bird and rodent entry. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Masonry bonding used is suitable for the type of masonry unit, surface appearance and required strength. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Walls are built to permissible heights and meet the required SABS 0400 standard. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 9 
Clean brickwork and clear building site. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Masonry wall surfaces are cleaned in accordance with specified materials and cleaning methods. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. All rubble is removed from the site on completion of building process. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. All work is completed within the allocated time frame. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Safety procedures are adhered to. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the CETA - ETQA, for this unit standard.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the CETA - ETQA.
  • CETA - ETQA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements for Learners` who meet the requirements of this qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Understand and explain:
  • Tools, equipment and materials used within the context of this unit standard
  • Methods for erecting and dismantling scaffolding
  • Masonry construction terms and the application of construction rules
  • Techniques for preparing and marking off a gauge rod
  • Methods for setting out walls, windows and doors
  • Construction methods for solid walls
  • Construction methods for ancillary walls
  • Different types of joints
  • Types of bonds and techniques for bonding masonry units
  • Features, textures and applications of the various masonry units
  • Different types of materials, characteristics and application methods
  • Different types of wall ties and masonry anchors and installation techniques
  • Techniques for laying Damp Proof Courses
  • Movement and control joints
  • Techniques for laying solid masonry units (wetting clay and using concrete units dry)
  • Methods of cutting masonry units to adjust dimensions
  • Techniques for reinforcing masonry
  • Types of lintels and construction methods
  • Techniques for constructing holes and chases for the provision of future services
  • Door frames, window frames and sills: characteristics and construction methods
  • SABS 0400 standards for the building of walls
  • Masonry surface finishes
  • Health and Safety Legislation 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking:
  • Identify the need for movement joints and determine the position and distance between movement joints prior to installation
  • Identify the location and appropriate construction methods when making provision for the installation of future services 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage your activities responsibly and effectively:
  • Maintain tools and equipment in good working order to ensure that the construction of masonry walls is carried out effectively and the cost to company for the frequent replacement of tools and equipment is minimised
  • Plan work so that all walls are built within the specified deadlines
  • Check the set up of doors and window frames on a daily basis to ensure that the settings have not been accidentally disturbed by site personnel or people who may have visited the building site in your absence 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Read and interpret the working drawing carefully and thoroughly so that specified wall dimensions are correctly transferred when setting out the gauge rod 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, symbolic, and/or language skills in various modes:
  • Confirm your understanding of all specified requirements with the client/architect before commencing with the work at hand so as to minimise future delays that might be caused because this work has to be redone
  • Communicate in a clear and audible manner when issuing instructions to team members so that all verbal instructions are clearly understood and can be carried out as required 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environments and the health of others:
  • Check the safety and security of scaffolding at the beginning of each new work day to minimise accident or injury to yourself and other team members 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems, by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation:
  • Ensure that materials, tools and equipment used to build walls is safely and securely stored and protected on the building site to minimise the risk of theft, accident or injury to site personnel or visitors to the building site 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively:
  • Assess the work that you have completed to identify areas that can be improved on when building walls using solid masonry units in the future 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  24273   National Certificate: Community House Building  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  49411   General Education and Training Certificate: Construction  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  49410   National Certificate: Construction  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Academy for Construction Skills (Pty) Ltd (ACS) 
    2. ALLINA FRANCIS (SA) 
    3. Aveng Grinaker -LTA Civil Engineering 
    4. Better Best Agri Development 
    5. Big Tree Group 
    6. BOLAND COLLEGE (Paarl) 
    7. Bright Storm Projects 
    8. Capricorn FET College - Central Office 
    9. Capstone 1260CC 
    10. CBM Training (Pty) Ltd 
    11. Construction Resource Development College 
    12. CSTA Training Academy 
    13. Eastcape Training Centre 
    14. EDUCATORY ELECTRO SERVICES 
    15. Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Pty Ltd 
    16. Ekurhuleni East College For TVET 
    17. Elangeni College for FET - Central Office 
    18. Esayidi TVET College 
    19. Goitsebasadi Construction Project 
    20. Goldfields FET College 
    21. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    22. Leps Training Consultants 
    23. LNT Trading Enterprise 
    24. Madzahisi College 
    25. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
    26. Majuba TVET College 
    27. Masana Social Consultants cc 
    28. Mavco Engineering 
    29. Microzone Training CC 
    30. Mnambithi TVET College 
    31. Motheo Academy PTY LTD 
    32. Motheo TVET College 
    33. MPUMALANGA REGIONAL TRAINING TRUST 
    34. Namuntlha Training and Development (Pty)Ltd 
    35. Northlink TVET College 
    36. Novi General Services 
    37. Othandweni Training Centre 
    38. PALABORA FOUNDATION 
    39. Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    40. Pro Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    41. Protech Training (Pty) Ltd 
    42. Reflections Development Institute 
    43. RESISA LOGISTICS (Ltd) Pty 
    44. RUTHEKHO TRAINING ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
    45. Sakhisizwe Development Training 
    46. Somvi General Services 
    47. Sonani Training and Communications 
    48. St Anthonys Education Centre 
    49. Thabomeleng 
    50. Tjeka Training Matters Pty Ltd 
    51. Tovani Traiding 299 
    52. Training Force (Pty) Ltd 
    53. Tshwane North College for FET - Central Office 
    54. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
    55. Umfolozi FET College 
    56. VSL GENERAL TRADING CC 
    57. Vuselela TVET College 
    58. West Coast TVET College 


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